Clematis Montana are deciduous climbers, a wonderful choice for early season colour in the garden & are perfect for covering unsightly fences & walls. They grow quickly & in just a year or so will give a fine display. Plant them anywhere where they can climb
- pergolas & arches or even old tree stumps are ideal
- & you'll be rewarded with thousands fragrant blooms in early summer. Montana's should be pruned
- if necessary
- soon after blooming ceases removing only wood from previous years. New summer growth will bear next years flowers & should be trained & tied in accordingly. Clematis Montana ‘ Mayleen’ – bronze tinged foliage & large soft pink scented flowers from April to June. Clematis montana ‘ Fragrant Spring’ – bronze tinted leaves & deep lilac-pink flowers in May & June. Supplied as a pair of established plants in 15cm pots. Care Plant with the crown of the plant 5-8cm deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level. Clematis like a cool ‘root run’ so try & plant so that the roots are shaded. If you are planting in a sunny position, place some pieces of slate or flat stones on the soil after planting or use groundcover plants to keep the roots cool. Feed in spring with a general-purpose feed, avoiding the stems. Mulch immediately afterwards with organic matter such as well-rotted manure, leafmould or garden compost. Water regularly during periods of dry weather in the first few seasons after planting, especially for container plants. Clematis in pots should be given a liquid feed through the summer & early autumn. Montana Clematis should be pruned when necessary soon after blooming, removing only wood from previous years
- basically a tidy up when it has finished flowering. New summer growth will bear next year’s flowers & should be trained & tied in accordingly. Content: Pair of Clematis Montana on a Tripod 15cm Pots 2 x Plants